Kenneth and Ethel Terrell have been married for 60 years. The couple was married on July 27, 1954 in Simpsonville.

They have four children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

They will celebrate from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday with a picnic reception at the home of Gerald Terrell. Dinner will be served starting at 4 p.m. All friends and family are invited. RSVP no later than Thursday at 633-1097 and for directions.

Army Sgt. Major William E. Elliott (right) received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Elliott, an Army field band musician, was awarded the medal by Col. Timothy Holtan, Army field band commander, at Fort George G. Meade, Md. Elliott is a 1982 graduate of Shelby County High School and earned an bachelor's degree in 1987 from the University of Kentucky.

A Flag Day celebration of the Isaac Shelby and Bland Ballard DAR chapters was held at Claudia Sanders. Cheryl Van Stockum (pictured) gave a presentation on Science Hill founder and teacher Julia Tevis. Regent Ann Morris welcomed members and guests and invited everyone to the August 21st meeting at the Hudson room of the public library.